I don't mind his self-confidence in general, but seriously dude. His inability to recognize that people with way more experience might have a clue is a real handicap.
Argh. Raising same kid over here
Come on out, River. The nice man wants to kidnap you.
Simon ,'Objects In Space'
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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Burrell - Mar 27, 2018 6:46:36 pm PDT #23802 of 30002
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
NoiseDesign - Mar 27, 2018 9:43:01 pm PDT #23803 of 30002
Our wings are not tired
His response of course was that he would have a better way because he is always the best wherever he works.
Ouch, that's tough. I've had a few smart kids with this attitude that have worked for me over ht years, and none of them have lasted long. I hope that he eventually gets a clue. As smart as he is, there is simply no substitute for years of experience.
Laura - Mar 28, 2018 4:25:02 am PDT #23804 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
As smart as he is, there is simply no substitute for years of experience.
Yes, I have told him a few times that until he figures out that he knows nothing, he knows nothing. I do know, from experience, that we do figure this out eventually. Still, the I Know All and the rest of you are idiots attitude of youth gets real old.
-t - Mar 28, 2018 6:03:27 am PDT #23805 of 30002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
OK, been at work for an hour. That seems like enough.
Jesse - Mar 28, 2018 6:15:22 am PDT #23806 of 30002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
OK, been at work for an hour. That seems like enough.
Same!
Yes, I have told him a few times that until he figures out that he knows nothing, he knows nothing. I do know, from experience, that we do figure this out eventually. Still, the I Know All and the rest of you are idiots attitude of youth gets real old.
What's the thing about being a kid and thinking your parents know everything, then being a teen and thinking they don't know anything, then growing up and whatever?
-t - Mar 28, 2018 6:32:09 am PDT #23807 of 30002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Dad~ma, Matt. Much love to you and your family.
What's the thing about being a kid and thinking your parents know everything, then being a teen and thinking they don't know anything, then growing up and whatever?
That's how I remember it.
Sue - Mar 28, 2018 6:35:22 am PDT #23808 of 30002
hip deep in pie
Health~ma for your dad, Matt.
Laura - Mar 28, 2018 7:03:13 am PDT #23809 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
Health~ma for your dad, Matt. And calm~ma for the rest of the fam.
EpicTangent - Mar 28, 2018 7:16:51 am PDT #23810 of 30002
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
Much Dad~ma, Matt.
Calli - Mar 28, 2018 7:19:14 am PDT #23811 of 30002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Health~ma to your father, Matt.